NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsJune 30, 2026San Diego
San Diego repairs sidewalk hazard following $35 million injury claim
City crews in San Diego paved over an exposed parking meter base in Mission Hills shortly after a man filed a $35 million claim for injuries sustained from tripping on it. The incident, which occurred last month, resulted in severe injuries for a 70-year-old resident.
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The city is addressing a specific sidewalk hazard that led to a $35 million legal , while the claimant's attorney asserts that similar hazards remain in other neighborhoods like Hillcrest and near Balboa Park.
Key Facts
- A 70-year-old man filed a $35 million claim against the city of San Diego.
- The claim follows an injury sustained by the man after tripping on an exposed parking meter base in Mission Hills.
- City crews paved over the specific parking meter base at West Washington Street and Albatross Drive on Tuesday.
- The parking meter had been removed by the city more than a year prior to the incident.
- The injured man reportedly suffered a broken neck and back, requiring 24-hour medical care.
- The claimant's attorney alleges that similar hazards exist in Hillcrest, Mission Hills, and near Balboa Park.
- The city has declined to comment on the incident, the claim, or pending litigation.
- The attorney intends to file a civil lawsuit if the city does not respond to the claim.
Who's Mentioned
locationHillcrest“A neighborhood where the attorney claims other similar hazards exist.”locationBalboa Park“An area where the attorney claims other similar hazards exist.”locationMission Hills“The neighborhood where the incident occurred.”personWilliam M. Berman“Attorney representing the injured man.”locationSan Diego“The municipal government responsible for sidewalk maintenance and the subject of”